Anant S. Dave, J.—This petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed assailing the method and manner in which powers are exercised by the authority under various provisions of Bombay Stamp Act, 1958 (for short “Act of 1958”) and Bombay Stamp (Determination of Market Value of Property) Rules, 1984 (for short “Rules of 1984”) and challenges preparation and usage of the Final Annual Statement of Rates 2008 (ASR) (popularly known as “Jantri”) published and made effective from 1.4.2008 in the State of Gujarat.

2. In Para 24 of this petition, the petitioners have prayed to issue a writ of certiorari or any other appropriate writ, order or direction to quash and set aside the Final Annual Statement of Rates, 2008 published and made effective from 1.4.2008 by respondents for the area comprising of Bhuj Taluka, District: Kutch. The petitioners have further prayed that authorities under the provisions of the Act be directed to follow and adhere the statutory provisions under Bombay Stamp Act, 1958 and Rules made thereunder. Thus, the petitioners have prayed that the above Final Annual Statement of Rates, 2008 is to be declared as unconstitutional, null and void and